Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00240
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fox River NRDA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.658 Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2015 and posted on May 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2015 There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Ducks Unlimited under justification 505DM 2.14B (1).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $540,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $540,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Ducks Unlimited under justification 505DM 2.14B (1).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fox River NRDA grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00240) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding notice describing the agency's intent to make one cooperative agreement award using Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation (CFDA 15.658) settlement funds. The total estimated funding available is $540,000, with an award ceiling of $540,000 and no required cost sharing or matching.
This notice is not a typical open call for proposals. Instead, it serves as a formal announcement that the Service plans to issue a single-source award to Ducks Unlimited (DU) without competition under the Department of the Interior justification cited as 505 DM 2.14 B(1). The agency states that competition is not practical because DU is already acting as the lead negotiator for the relevant land transactions and has specialized, situation-specific knowledge about the parcels that best meet the habitat restoration goals. DU also has established working relationships with private landowners who are willing sellers, which is presented as a key reason the work cannot be readily replicated by other entities through a competitive process.
The purpose of the funding is land acquisition for conservation: DU will use the Fox River NRDA settlement funds to purchase land that will protect wetlands and associated wildlife habitat. The targeted project area is in Winnebago and Fond du Lac Counties, Wisconsin, specifically near the Rush Lake wetland complex. In practical terms, the award is meant to secure priority wetland parcels to ensure long-term habitat protection and to support wildlife dependent on those wetlands, aligning the settlement-funded restoration actions with on-the-ground conservation outcomes.
Key timing details show the notice was posted on May 27, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 2, 2015, and an archive date of June 3, 2015. Because this is an intent-to-award notice rather than a competitive solicitation, the posting emphasizes that there is no application process for other applicants. The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), and the eligible applicant field effectively points back to the same clarification: the award is intended for Ducks Unlimited as the sole recipient under the single-source justification.
For additional details, the notice points to Grants.gov and provides a Service contact for access issues: Betsy M. Galbraith (920-866-1753, BetsyGalbraith@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Fox River NRDA Grant Opportunity (F15AS00240)
What is the Fox River NRDA grant opportunity (F15AS00240)?
The Fox River NRDA grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00240) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding notice announcing the agency's intent to make one cooperative agreement award using Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation settlement funds (CFDA 15.658).
Is this an open grant solicitation that organizations can apply to?
No. This notice is not a typical open call for proposals. It is an intent-to-award notice stating that the Service plans to issue a single-source award to one organization (Ducks Unlimited) without competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The award is intended for Ducks Unlimited (DU) as the sole recipient under a single-source justification.
How many awards does the Service expect to make under this notice?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Why is the award being made without competition?
The Service states that competition is not practical because Ducks Unlimited is already acting as the lead negotiator for the relevant land transactions, has specialized knowledge about which parcels best meet the habitat restoration goals, and has established working relationships with private landowners who are willing sellers. The single-source approach is justified under the Department of the Interior authority cited as 505 DM 2.14 B(1).
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose of the funding is land acquisition for conservation. Ducks Unlimited will use Fox River NRDA settlement funds to purchase land to protect wetlands and associated wildlife habitat, supporting long-term habitat protection and wildlife dependent on those wetlands.
What types of activities will the award support?
Based on the notice, the core activity is land acquisition (purchase of land) to secure priority wetland parcels for conservation and habitat protection.
Where will the project take place?
The targeted project area is in Winnebago and Fond du Lac Counties, Wisconsin, specifically near the Rush Lake wetland complex.
What funding source is being used?
The funding is from Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation settlement funds (CFDA 15.658) associated with the Fox River NRDA settlement.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding available is $540,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $540,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no required cost sharing or matching.
What is the application deadline?
The notice lists an original and current closing date of June 2, 2015, with an archive date of June 3, 2015. It also emphasizes that there is no application process for other applicants because this is an intent-to-award notice rather than a competitive solicitation.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on May 27, 2015.
Does the closing date mean other applicants can submit proposals before June 2, 2015?
No. The notice indicates the Service intends to make a single-source award to Ducks Unlimited and that there is no application process for other applicants, even though a closing date is shown.
What kind of award instrument will be used?
The Service indicates it intends to make one cooperative agreement award.
Where can I find the official posting or additional details?
The notice points to Grants.gov for additional details about the opportunity.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to this opportunity?
For access issues, the notice provides the Service contact: Betsy M. Galbraith, phone (920) 866-1753, email BetsyGalbraith@fws.gov.
What conservation outcome is the award intended to achieve?
The intended outcome is to secure priority wetland parcels near the Rush Lake wetland complex to ensure long-term protection of wetlands and associated wildlife habitat, aligning settlement-funded restoration actions with on-the-ground conservation results.
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